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DG58 COJ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 COJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,164 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inner and outer cuts and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer rim slight damage

Rear heat shield around rear exhaust box is loose

Fail 11 Sep 2023 98,164 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inner and outer cuts and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer rim slight damage

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear heat shield around rear exhaust box is loose

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,525 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,740 miles

Offside Front slight damage to road wheel,outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2021 89,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front slight damage to road wheel,outer edge

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,609 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides brake hoses slightly perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,555 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre and Tyre perished ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre has light cuts to the sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,547 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,988 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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DG58 COJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG58 COJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG58 COJ registered?

DG58 COJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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